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Mount Potosi (Clear Light Cave & Porcelain Wall)

Interesting rock climbing area for routes from 7a to 7c and starting from 8a (french grades).
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Aspect(s) : S-SE     Altitude : 1900 m
Approach 50 min steep up hill.    Kids friendly ? foot of the crag reasonable for young kids.

Informations :

Between 50 and 100 routes, from 5.10d to 5.15a and some projects , spread over 2 crags   Bolting : sport climbing
Max Height : 35 m.
Rock : limestone.    Characteristic(s) : overhang Surplomb, steep wall Dévers, vertical Vertical, slab Dalle.    Type(s) of holds : pockets / holes, crimps, cracks, slopers.
Legendary route(s) : 
The Eggporkalypse 5.14d (9a F.A. Andy Raether oct 2016) ; Smoke Wagon 5.14d (9a F.A. Jonathan Siegrist fév 2020)
  • Bachelor Party 5.14d first ascent by François Legrand on 19 march 2003.
  • Back to the Future 5.14d/15a first ascent by Jonathan Siegrist on 21 feb 2023.
  • All You Can Eat 5.15a first ascent by Jonathan Siegrist on 28 march 2019.
  • One Hundred Proof 5.15a first ascent by Jonathan Siegrist on 21 feb 2020
  • Locations :

    Area : United States, Nevada, Clark County, Las Vegas, Blue Diamond.
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      Rock climbing area GPS Coordinates :   Latitude :   35° 58' 12" N Longitude :   115° 28' 28" W    Sexagesimal & Orientation
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    Las Vegas Limestone